Oak Ridge middle school showcases ‘Secret City Academy’ student cooking program
Oct 17, 2025
Board members sampled student‑prepared meals and heard about a hands‑on nutrition and culinary program led by staffer Shonda Slater that grew from a UT College of Agriculture grant into a weekly cooking block for seventh and eighth graders.
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At the June 9 Oak Ridge Board of Education meeting the district showcased a student culinary and nutrition program called Secret City Academy, which district staff said grew from a University of Tennessee College of Agriculture grant and now provides weekly hands‑on cooking instruction for seventh and eighth graders.
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